In This Issue...
DEPARTMENTS:
Special Focus on the Industry
Restoring the 801 Market Street Building Lobby in Philadelphia,
by Peter J. Marcucci
2021 Grande Pinnacle and Pinnacle Awards of Excellence
Training, Safety and Education
Would You Rather Have a Sales Problem or a Production Problem?
by Ed Young
Google Reviews Are a Fabricator’s Online Word-of-Mouth Reputation,
by Stephen Alberts
Lean Manufacturing 2022, by Ed Hill
Industry Topics, Tips and Featured Columns
The Stone Detective – The Case of the Mystery Marble,
by Frederick M. Hueston
Stone Restoration and Maintenance Corner, by Bob Murrell
Water and the Environment, by Sharon Koehler
Manufacturing Impacts: Natural Stone vs. Sintered, by Stephanie Vierra
Industry News
BB Industries Hosts Partner Appreciation Events in Vegas & Mexico
Kim Dumais Receives 2022 Women in Stone Pioneer Award
Natural Stone Industry Completes 41st Home with Gary Sinise Foundation
Brett Rugo Receives 2021 Migliore Award for Lifetime Achievement
John Cierech Named 2021 Natural Stone Craftsman of the Year
MSI Announces Four New Marble-Look Quartz Colors
Majestic Kitchen+Bath Receives the 2021 Cosentino Home Builder–
Fabricator of the Year Award
Natural Stone Institute Announces 2022 Awards Call for Entries
Michael Picco Receives NSI 2021 Person of the Year
Weha PIG Variable Speed Orbital Polisher Kits Now Available for
Surface Polishing
SurpHaces Training Center Relocates to Melbourne, FL, Headed by Hueston
Stone Panels International Named 2021 CEU Educator of the Year
The Lighter Side
Attention Shoppers: Airborne Apples in Produce Section, by Sam Venable
The Funny Pages, Featuring Cartoons by Mark Anderson
Contributors & Staff
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Rick Stimac |
Publisher |
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Larry M. Hood |
Editor and Design Director |
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G. William Brown |
Graphic Designer |
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Gina Covell |
Advertising Sales and Social Media Maven |
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Stephen Alberts |
Countertop Marketing Co. |
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Mark Anderson |
Department of Humor |
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Ed Hill |
Synchronous Solutions |
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Frederick M. Hueston |
Stone Forensics Investigations |
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Sharon Koehler |
Stone Industry Consultant |
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Rufus B. Leakin |
Guru of Urban Folklore |
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Peter J. Marcucci |
Special Contributor |
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Bob Murrell |
Restoration Consultant |
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Ed Young |
Fabricator’s Business Coach |
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Sam Venable |
Department of Irony |
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Stephanie Vierra |
Vierra Design & Education Services, LLC |
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